I made a decision.

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Is it the M&P Compact in 9mm at Bud's that's on sale for $400 or the full-size M&P?

Full size. I made the drive Friday (90 miles) and bought mine. Heading to the range Monday for a "test drive". Living in the country, we don't have any indoor ranges close. Two outdoor ones though. One is free, the other is $50 a year membership, and covered.

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